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Health & safety software for loft conversion firms

Keep loft conversion projects organised with smarter health & safety software

A loft conversion involves more than transforming an unused space. From structural alterations and access arrangements to coordinating different trades within an occupied home, every project requires a great deal of careful planning.

Ohutu helps loft conversion firms create Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), RAMS, and essential health and safety documents without the usual admin burden. Keep your paperwork accessible and up to date throughout every stage of the build.

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    Designed for UK loft conversion specialists
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    Create project documentation without starting from scratch
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    Keep teams informed and site paperwork organised throughout the build

Designed around real loft conversion projects

Because no two projects are the same

Your health and safety documentation needs to reflect the reality of the project, including how work will be carried out, who is involved, and how risks will be controlled.

Ohutu makes it easier to prepare and manage information without searching through old files or adapting outdated templates. Save key company details, then tailor the paperwork around the property, scope of work, and risks involved.

Health & safety requirements for loft conversion contractors

Proper planning supports safer, better-managed builds

Loft conversion projects often bring several construction activities together in a single residential setting. Managing these safely requires clear planning before work starts and good communication throughout the build.

Depending on the project, loft conversion firms may need documentation covering areas such as:

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    Construction Phase Plans
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    Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
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    COSHH assessments
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    Emergency arrangements
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    Site rules and emergency information
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    Contractor and visitor inductions
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    Inspection and incident records
Under the CDM Regulations, a Construction Phase Plan must be prepared before construction work begins. On a single-contractor project, the contractor is responsible for the plan. Where more than one contractor is involved, the principal contractor is responsible for preparing and maintaining it.

Before work starts

Prepare the Construction Phase Plan, RAMS and relevant site documents before work begins.

As the job changes

Update paperwork when designs, working methods, contractors, or site conditions change.

While you’re on site

Make sure the latest information is available to the people carrying out the work.

Why health & safety documentation matters for loft conversion firms

Professional paperwork helps projects run smoothly

Health and safety documents are not just a requirement to tick off before starting work. They provide a clear record of how a project will be managed and help everyone understand their responsibilities.

For loft conversion firms, well-organised documentation can help you:

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    Demonstrate professionalism to homeowners: Show clients that their property is being managed by a contractor with a structured approach.
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    Coordinate multiple trades more effectively: Make sure everyone understands site arrangements and safe working practices.
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    Stay prepared for questions or inspections: Maintain clear records that demonstrate how risks have been considered and managed.
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    Reduce time spent on administration: Reuse reliable information rather than recreating documents for every new conversion.
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What you get with Ohutu

A complete health & safety workspace for loft conversion projects

Ohutu gives loft conversion firms the tools they need to create and manage essential project documentation from one place.

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Construction Phase Plans

Create structured Construction Phase Plans that outline how health and safety will be managed throughout the conversion.

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RAMS & method statements

Prepare clear RAMS based on the activities taking place, helping you document hazards, controls, and safe working methods.
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Project records & site documentation

Keep important information together, including emergency details, site rules, welfare arrangements, and supporting project records.
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Digital inductions & mobile access

Give contractors and site teams access to key information while work is underway, helping everyone stay aligned.
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Reusable project information

Save company details and information you use regularly, then reuse it when setting up your next loft conversion project.

Update the property, client, scope of work and site-specific risks without starting the paperwork again from scratch.

Reduce admin across every loft conversion project

Build on previous experience without reusing outdated documents

Many loft conversion firms complete similar types of projects repeatedly. While every property is different, much of the underlying information remains consistent.

Ohutu helps you avoid recreating paperwork from the beginning by allowing you to reuse:

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    Common hazards and control measures
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    Company information
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    Emergency contacts
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    Standard site arrangements
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    Frequently used RAMS
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    Previous project information

You can then adjust the details that matter for each property, such as the scope of work, site arrangements, and specific risks.

When changes happen during the build, your documentation can be updated quickly, helping you maintain accurate records without unnecessary admin.

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How Ohutu works for loft conversion firms

Create, manage, & update your documentation in three simple steps

1. Set Up Your Project

Add the details of your company, client, and conversion project. Ohutu helps you capture the information needed for your documentation.

2. Generate Your Documents

Create CPPs, RAMS, and supporting paperwork using a guided process instead of adapting old templates.

3. Manage Your Build

Keep documents accessible, complete inductions, upload records, and make updates whenever project circumstances change.

Built for use on site

Your project information, wherever the build takes you

Loft conversion projects don't happen behind a desk. Whether you're coordinating subcontractors or carrying out site inspections, having the latest documentation to hand makes day-to-day project management much simpler.

The Ohutu mobile app gives you instant access to key project documents and information while work is underway, helping teams stay informed without relying on paperwork kept back at the office.

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Complete and record site inductions

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View Construction Phase Plans and RAMS

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Access documentation even without a mobile signal

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Upload site photos and supporting records

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Complete weekly site reports

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Contact key project personnel

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Quickly find emergency information when needed

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Checklist

Complete and record site inductions

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View Construction Phase Plans and RAMS

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Access documentation even without a mobile signal

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Upload site photos and supporting records

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Complete weekly site reports

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Contact key project personnel

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Quickly find emergency information when needed

Mobile access is included with Pro.

Why loft conversion firms choose pro

Built for contractors managing multiple residential projects

You can create your first Construction Phase Plan for free to see how Ohutu works.

If you only produce health and safety documentation occasionally, Pay As You Go offers a simple way to generate professional paperwork when you need it.

However, if your business manages loft conversions throughout the year, Pro provides everything you need to simplify your administration and keep every project organised in one place.

If you complete eight or more loft conversion projects a year, Pro costs less than Pay As You Go. You also get unlimited revisions, RAMS, mobile access and reusable information to speed up future jobs.

With Pro, you'll receive:

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    Unlimited projects
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    Unlimited revisions
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    Mobile app access
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    RAMS and Method Statements
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    Custom Documents
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    Reusable project information

Created by a builder. Designed for construction businesses.

Ohutu wasn't developed as generic document software.

It was created by a UK construction business owner with more than 35 years of industry experience, who understands how much time contractors lose managing paperwork alongside live projects.

Everything has been designed to simplify the process of producing, updating, and managing health and safety documentation, so you can spend more time running your projects and less time working through administration.

Here’s what one of our customers has said:

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“Hill & Haines Builders recently tried using the Ohutu app for the first time for the Health and Safety aspect of a current building project. I found it extremely easy to use, even for an old bricky like me. Very user friendly and by simply sitting at the computer, ticking boxes, and then hey presto it was all sorted!

All we then had to do was print it out.

Never been the best at Health and Safety, but to be honest we now feel a lot more at ease if anything happened on site; also if we had a spot inspection we have all paperwork necessary to produce to whoever. The monthly fee is very competitive and that always helps!

Would recommend any day!”


Stuart

Hill & Haines Builders

Frequently asked questions

Do loft conversion firms need a Construction Phase Plan?
Yes, Construction Phase Plans are required under the CDM Regulations before construction work begins. For projects involving a single contractor, responsibility generally rests with that contractor. Where multiple contractors are involved, the principal contractor prepares the Construction Phase Plan.
Can Ohutu help create RAMS for loft conversion projects?
Yes, Ohutu enables you to create project-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements that reflect the activities, hazards, and control measures relevant to each loft conversion, helping you produce documentation that matches the work being carried out.
Is Ohutu suitable for smaller loft conversion businesses?
Whether you're a sole trader, growing contractor, or an established loft conversion company, Ohutu helps reduce the time spent producing health and safety documentation. You can create your first Construction Phase Plan free before deciding whether Pro or Pay As You Go is right for your business.
What documents can I create using Ohutu?
Ohutu supports a wide range of construction health and safety documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, COSHH assessments, site induction records, site setup documents, accident records, Custom Documents, and other project-specific paperwork.
Why upgrade to Pro?
Pro is designed for contractors who manage projects regularly. It includes unlimited projects, unlimited revisions, RAMS, mobile access, reusable company information, and Custom Documents, making it much quicker to manage documentation across multiple loft conversions.
Can I update paperwork if the project changes?
Yes, residential construction projects often evolve as work progresses. If the scope of work or site arrangements change, you can update your documentation so your records remain accurate.
Can my site team access project documents?
Yes. With Pro, supervisors and site teams can access important project information through the Ohutu mobile app, making it easier to view the latest documentation while work is underway.

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Spend more time building. Less time managing paperwork.

Create your first Construction Phase Plan free and discover how Ohutu helps loft conversion firms stay organised from the first site visit through to project completion.

When you're ready to manage multiple projects more efficiently, Pro gives you unlimited projects, unlimited revisions, RAMS, mobile access and everything you need to keep your health and safety documentation together in one place.